Robinson leaves Guam a better place

9:05 AM,
Jan. 31, 2014

Written by

Jeffrey Tomas Marchesseault

Retail is show business! That's what my friend, Russell E. "Russ" Robinson, used to say. And he had it right.

Today, our island pays last respects to Russ, a pioneer and pilgrim of the Pacific retail industry -- and a devoted friend to the community he loved.

Until just over a week ago, this 77-year-young retailer was the active mastermind behind the redevelopment, repurposing, rebranding and constant reinvention of Guam Premier Outlets, Guam Shopping Center and Tumon Sands Plaza. He served this group variously as president, co-owner, and consultant over the last 15 years -- and left an ...